Tag: Jackson municipal government
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Jackson settles legal issue with plaintiff who sought to build high school
JACKSON — As one of their final acts in 2022, the members of the Jackson Township Council voted to authorize a settlement agreement in the matter of Oros Bais Yaakov High School v. the Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment. Council members authorized the settlement during a meeting on Dec. 13. When resident Sheldon Hofstein asked…
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Jackson voters appear to have tapped Reina for new four-year term
JACKSON — Voters in Jackson appear to have re-elected Michael Reina, who has served as the township’s mayor since December 2008, to a new four-year term as mayor. Voters also appear to have elected Reina’s two running mates in the 2022 general election to four-year terms on the Township Council. According to unofficial election results…
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Land sale would prevent four schools from being built on Jackson tract
JACKSON — The attorney who represents an applicant that is seeking to build four private schools on a Leesville Road tract has confirmed her client and representatives of Jackson have come to a “meeting of the minds” that may see the 32-acre parcel purchased by the township and preserved as open space. Attorney Donna Jennings…
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Jackson council adopts ordinances to purchase, preserve two parcels
JACKSON — The members of the Jackson Township Council have adopted two ordinances that will authorize the municipality’s acquisition of vacant properties and prevent the development of those parcels. During a meeting on Oct. 11, council members adopted ordinances No. 24-22 and No. 25-22. Township Council President Martin Flemming, Vice President Andrew Kern, Councilman Nino…
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Additional roads in Jackson scheduled for paving and improvements
JACKSON – Municipal officials in Jackson have released the names of numerous additional local roads that are scheduled for paving and improvements this fall. The entire lengths of the following township roads will be resurfaced in the upcoming weeks: High Street, Green Valley Road, Denmark Lane, South Boston Road, Indiero Road, Brentwood Road, Lenape Trail,…
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Jackson mayor reports upgrades have improved public safety efforts
JACKSON – Mayor Michael Reina is reporting that more than a year after a $5.9 million upgrade to Jackson’s emergency response communications system went live, the municipality’s police officers, firefighters and first responders are reporting significant improvements in the technology system that connects residents with emergency services and first responders. “Effective public safety begins with…
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Jackson council introduces ordinances to purchase two parcels
JACKSON — The members of the Jackson Township Council have introduced two ordinances that propose the municipality’s acquisition of vacant properties in a bid to prevent the development of those parcels. During a meeting on Sept. 27, council members introduced ordinances No. 24-22 and No. 25-22 and set a public hearing on each ordinance for…
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Transparency in Jackson? Residents are still waiting for answers
By Mark Rosman The next time you hear a politician use the word “transparency,” do not believe for a minute that he or she wants to be transparent with you or your fellow residents. It sounds good, but it’s likely not true. Here’s an example of politicians being non-transparent. The members of the Jackson Township…
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Jackson council appoints Samara O’Neill to fill open seat on governing body
JACKSON — The members of the Jackson Township Council have appointed Samara Porter O’Neill to an open seat on the governing body. During the Sept. 13 meeting of the mayor and council, O’Neill’s name was placed into nomination and Township Council President Martin Flemming, Vice President Andrew Kern and Councilman Nino Borrelli voted “yes” to…